Postgraduate Diploma in Sector Documentation and Certification
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Sector Documentation and Certification. 8 modules covering ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1, ISO/IEC 17065 and MadCap Flare. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Sector Documentation and Certification — studying from the United Kingdom
Electronics and telecommunications form a significant part of the UK technology economy, with clusters in Cambridge, Bristol, Edinburgh, Belfast and the South East. Semiconductor design firms, defence electronics suppliers, telecom operators and Internet of Things companies all require embedded systems and communications engineers. Arm, headquartered in Cambridge, is a notable example of the design sector. Engineers work on hardware, firmware, signal processing and network infrastructure, often within regulated frameworks for radio and telecoms equipment.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £1,490 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies recognise electronics, embedded systems and telecom qualifications?
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is the main UK body for electronics, embedded systems and telecoms, and the British Computer Society (BCS) covers embedded software. Chartered and incorporated engineer titles are regulated through the Engineering Council. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so you should check with the IET how your study would be assessed.
Do UK electronics and telecoms employers hire people with private online qualifications?
UK electronics, semiconductor, telecoms and embedded systems employers usually assess candidates on practical design skill, hardware and software projects, and experience. A private qualification may help show specialist learning, but how much it counts depends on each employer. A portfolio of working embedded or telecoms projects is often decisive.
Is it realistic to study this online while working in the UK, and what level of English is needed?
Online study means you can keep your UK job and study from home, with no student visa required. Teaching is in English, so you need solid technical English. Your assigned technical tutor will help you plan your work. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers offer training support, which varies by employer. Compare the programme hours with your schedule before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Apply the requirements of ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1 to documentation.
Write clear, modular and task-oriented technical information.
Use structured authoring and publishing tools.
Identify the documentation requirements of certification schemes.
Compare certification approaches across regulated sectors.
Manage controlled documentation throughout the lifecycle.
Prepare complete and coherent certification files.
Who it's for
- Technical writer looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
- Technical documentation manager looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
- Certification engineer looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
- Document controller looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
- Regulatory affairs specialist looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
- Product conformity consultant looking to specialise in Sector Documentation and Certification.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the machinery sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1
- ISO/IEC 17065
- ISO/IEC 17067
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 26514
- Directiva 2014/34/UE
- Reglamento (UE) 2023/1230
- ISO 3864-2
- ASD-STE100
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Types of technical documentation1.2Requirements of ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-11.3Audience and user analysis1.4Design and manufacturing documentation1.5End-user documentation1.6Service and maintenance documentation1.7Legal language requirements1.8Safety information and warnings ISO 38641.9Software documentation standards ISO/IEC/IEEE 265141.10Case study: documentary inventory of a product
2.1Clear and concise technical writing2.2Controlled language ASD-STE1002.3Task-oriented information2.4Information architecture2.5Modular content structuring2.6Graphics, diagrams and pictograms2.7Warnings formatted to ANSI Z535 and ISO 38642.8Technical and editorial review2.9Documentation usability2.10Workshop: rewriting in controlled language
3.1Structured authoring with DITA3.2XML and output transformations3.3Content management systems CCMS3.4MadCap Flare and Adobe FrameMaker3.5Multichannel publishing3.6Translation management and translation memories3.7Electronic documentation and digital instructions3.8Document version control3.9Publishing automation3.10Laboratory: DITA topic with Oxygen XML
4.1ISO/IEC 17067 certification schemes4.2Product certification ISO/IEC 170654.3ATEX and IECEx explosive atmospheres4.4Machinery and Regulation 2023/12304.5Pressure equipment 2014/68/EU4.6Construction products4.7Radio and telecommunications equipment4.8Documentation requirements by scheme4.9Interaction with notified bodies4.10Practice: ATEX documentation requirements
5.1Automotive and type approval5.2Aerospace and certification data5.3Railway and independent assessment5.4Medical devices and technical documentation5.5Energy and grid certification5.6Defence and documentation standards5.7Differences in approach between sectors5.8Reuse of evidence5.9Common errors in certification files5.10Case study: comparison of sector dossiers
6.1Controlled document management6.2Review and approval workflows6.3Electronic signatures and validity6.4Retention and archiving6.5Document change management6.6Integration with PLM and ALM6.7Documentation quality and indicators6.8Documentation audits6.9Documentation in the supply chain6.10Practice: document approval workflow
7.1File planning7.2Indexes and cross-references7.3Test evidence and reports7.4Documented risk assessment7.5Declarations and certificates7.6Submission to the certification body7.7Managing queries and non-conformities7.8Certificate maintenance7.9Lessons learned7.10Case study: file for a notified body
8.1Target product and sector8.2Analysis of documentation requirements8.3Structure of the user manual8.4Safety content and warnings8.5Certification file8.6Document management workflow8.7Cross-quality review8.8Documentation maintenance plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it easier to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor, Atlassian Confluence, Siemens Polarion ALM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for reviewing a user manual against ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1, preparing a file for a notified body, and auditing controlled documentation. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply the requirements of ISO/IEC/IEEE 82079-1 to documentation.
Write clear, modular and task-oriented technical information.
Use structured authoring and publishing tools.
Identify the documentation requirements of certification schemes.
Compare certification approaches across regulated sectors.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor, Atlassian Confluence, Siemens Polarion ALM. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when enrolling.
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